UC San Diego

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2021
Opted out of participation due to COVID-19.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2020
CCAA All-Star Team ... Posted a pro-qualifying mark in the 400 hurdles (3rd/53.34) and tied him for ninth on UC San Diego's all-time list, at the San Diego Collegiate Challenge (3/7) ... Was also part of the 4x400 unit that took home first-place (3:14.81) and secured the number three slot in Triton history at the San Diego Collegiate Challenge (3/7) ... Crossed the finish line in 14.75 in the 110 hurdles, good for eighth all-time in Triton history, at the Rossi Relays (2/22). 

HIGH SCHOOL 
A 2019 graduate of Grossmont High School in El Cajon ... Grossmont Valley League Track Male Runner of the Year ... School's Male Sprinter of the Year ... School's Most Outstanding Sprinter of the Year ... Three-time Grossmont Valley League Champion in the 4 x 400 and 400 hurdles  ... All-CIF State and All-Grossmont Valley League honoree ... Set a school record in the Distance Medley Relay (10:32.93) and 4 x 400 (3:19.19) ... Led the Foothillers to three consecutive Grossmont Valley League Championships ... A member of the CIF-State San Diego Section Team Champion ... Personal best marks in the 400 (48.81), 110 hurdles (14.69), and 300 hurdles (37.88) ... Also competed in soccer and cross country. 

PERSONAL
Born March 7 in San Diego ... Parents are Solomon Tadesse and Yeshi Bezuneh ... Bioengineering major at Revelle College ... Intends on pursuing a master's degree in bioengineering ... Top track memory is anchoring the CIF-State 4 x 400 relay, breaking a school record ... Favorite UC San Diego moments are beach days and playing basketball in the pool with his friends ... Cheers for Team USA ... Lists American hurdler and sprinter Grant Holloway as his favorite athlete ... Hobbies include hanging out with friends, reading and playing video games ... Listens to Drake, Roddy Rich, and Post Malone ... Loves Mochi ... Uses Instagram.